Account Manager - Commodities - Middle East & Africa
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Drives commercial growth and expands Kpler's presence across the Middle East & Africa region by managing strategic commodity accounts, identifying upsell opportunities, negotiating renewals, and aligning client needs with internal product strategy.
About this role
At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors.
Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 850 experts from 69 countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success.
About the Role
As an Account Manager for Commodities in the MEIA (Middle East & Africa) region, you will play a pivotal role in driving commercial growth and expanding Kpler's presence across key regional markets. Operating as a strategic partner to our client portfolio, you will identify high-value expansion opportunities, negotiate profitable renewals, and elevate customer relationship management. By connecting client market needs directly with internal strategy, you will help shape product direction and empower regional market leaders with real-time trade intelligence.
Key Responsibilities
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Drive Portfolio Expansion: Direct and grow a portfolio of strategic accounts across the MEA region, systematically uncovering and closing upsell and cross-sell opportunities to exceed growth targets.
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Deliver Strategic Commercial Guidance: Partner with clients to align Kpler intelligence with their multi-year planning, demand forecasting, and operational workflows.
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Lead Contract Negotiations: Commercialize and negotiate renewals and expansion agreements, ensuring profitable terms and complete compliance with company policies.
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Capture Market & Competitor Insights: Gather direct feedback from client interactions to inform product development, business unit initiatives, and competitive positioning.
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Maintain Pipeline & CRM Accuracy: Manage sales activity and account health within Salesforce, providing predictable pipeline forecasts in close collaboration with Sales Operations.
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Foster Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with Customer Success, Marketing, and Product teams to ensure seamless client delivery and contribute to broader corporate initiatives.
Experience & Background
Experience in Account Management or Sales within a data provider company, with exposure to SaaS or DaaS models (ideally background in financial data or commodities data platforms).
Professional fluency in both English and Arabic, with strong written and verbal communication skills tailored for regional client relationship management and negotiations.
Proven track record of hitting and exceeding sales expansion targets through structured account planning and proactive opportunity generation.
Demonstrated negotiation skills with experience managing contract cycles and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders (Customer Success, Sales Operations, Marketing).
Strong self-motivation, high accountability, and the resilience to excel within a fast-paced, dynamic growth environment.
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